About this event
What to expect
New Year’s Eve LAUNCH! is Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Artists’ Row in downtown Salem. Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem throw a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with an early countdown just before 6 p.m., so the whole family can ring in 2027 and still make it home for dinner.
The program
Programming has included art-making activities, magic shows, face painting and temporary tattoos, a silent disco, and more. The 2026 lineup will be added here as Salem Main Streets announces it.
Plan your visit
- When: Thursday, December 31, 2026, 4:30–6:00 p.m., with an early countdown just before 6 p.m.
- Where: Artists’ Row, New Derby Street, Salem
- Who it’s for: Families and all ages
- Admission: to be announced by Salem Main Streets
Official information
LAUNCH! is a Salem Main Streets event presented with the City of Salem. See Salem Main Streets’ LAUNCH! page for official updates, and find more of the season on our Holiday Happenings events calendar.
Details last checked: November 2, 2026 (date, time, and location from Salem Main Streets’ official event page).
The practical details
Where to go and who’s hosting
Venue
Artists’ Row
New Derby StreetSalem, MA United States Venue website
Organizer
Organizer websiteRelated Events
Keep exploring
Make a day of it in Salem.
Pair this event with local shopping, dining, and more seasonal happenings around downtown.
Holiday Happenings is produced in partnership by Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets.